Vehicle Safety Inspector -E10; Office of Passenger Transportation

Job Overview

This position functions as an inspector for commercial passenger motor vehicle/equipment, safety, regulatory and related vehicle maintenance issues. It performs independent annual mechanical safety inspections for commercial passenger motor vehicles/equipment (e.g., buses, motor coaches, etc.) to ensure compliance with established vehicle safety requirements pursuant to Public Act 432 of 1982, and with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (FMVSRs). The officer also performs related investigations and quality control initiatives to enforce federal/state laws and assists with outreach and training activities for industry and law enforcement partners.

The position serves one of three regions throughout Michigan; service areas may change based on office needs. A valid driver’s license is required to travel daily for inspections.

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High school completion is the typical educational level.

• Vehicle Safety Inspector 9:
  Two years of experience in repair and/or maintenance of motor vehicles.
• Vehicle Safety Inspector E10:
  Three years of experience in repair and/or maintenance of motor vehicles, or one year of experience equivalent to a Vehicle Safety Inspector 9.
• Completion of a mechanical vocational program may substitute for one year of motor vehicle repair and maintenance experience.
• Two years of experience in inspection of motor vehicles may substitute for the experience requirement for Vehicle Safety Inspector E10.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of a State or Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification as a motor vehicle mechanic in heavy duty truck repair.

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The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted for further consideration. Only interviewed applicants will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process, including responses to application and interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac.